{"product_id":"2007-08-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart 2007-08 Long-Sleeve Puma Home Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2007-08 Long Sleeve Puma Jersey — The Bundesliga Era When Stuttgart Made Europe Tremble\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2007-08 season, Stuttgart is on fire. The Baden-Württemberg club is fresh off winning the German championship in 2007 and is propelled into the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e with the ambition of a great team. This \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart home long sleeve Puma jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn on cold autumn and winter evenings in the Bundesliga, is exactly that moment — captured in textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007-2008\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e VFB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, printing with character\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2007, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e achieved one of the most underestimated feats in recent Bundesliga history: they won the German championship title, their first since 1992, beating giants like Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 to the punch. The 2007-08 season, that of this jersey, is therefore one of \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean confirmation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stuttgart qualified for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage and wanted to show that this title was no accident. It was a pivotal period for the club, driven by a young, hungry squad perfectly organized tactically by Armin Veh, the coach who built this success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this Stuttgart team relied on players who were then among the German and European elite. \u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e was the attacking spearhead, a formidable goalscorer and future prolific international, still on his upward trajectory at VFB. \u003cstrong\u003eSami Khedira\u003c\/strong\u003e, meanwhile, was growing in the club's midfield, not yet the World Champion we know, but already a key element of the system. \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Hitzlsperger\u003c\/strong\u003e brought his power and cannon-shot to the midfield. This group was German football at its most serious and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2007-08 Champions League — Stuttgart on the European stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the first time in years, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart in the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e was a reality in 2007-08. The club competed in the group stage and brought thrills to the fans of Baden-Württemberg who experienced European nights at the Mercedes-Benz Arena — this long-sleeved jersey is the one from the autumn matches under the UEFA floodlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez, goal-scoring machine in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to score goals at a rate that attracted all the major European clubs. Every goal scored in the Bundesliga that season was potentially in this home jersey — the one he wore for home matches, cheered on by the Cannstatter Kurve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSami Khedira — the beginnings of a legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSami Khedira\u003c\/strong\u003e was still a young homegrown talent in 2007-08, establishing himself in the VFB midfield before Real Madrid came calling a few years later. Owning this jersey also means owning a piece of the history of one of the most decorated midfielders of his generation, in his formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that existed in the reality of football — made to be worn, designed with the performance standards of the time, not to be displayed in a showcase. The cuts, materials, and Puma finishing details from that period are fundamentally different from what is found in mass-market replicas: the fabric weight, printing quality, and era-specific flocking techniques make all the difference for a serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is in \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 condition with USED PRINTINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means the markings have been subjected to use — this is the signature of an authentic worn item, not an item that has remained in a plastic bag for twenty years in storage. This type of wear on the flocking is precisely what proves the authenticity of the piece: a replica or new stock does not have this patina. For a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's VFB Stuttgart jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era, it is a completely honest and representative condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s generally run smaller than modern standards. An XL from 2007-08 often corresponds to a current L in terms of chest circumference and body length — the cuts were more fitted, more athletic, less loose than what contemporary models have accustomed us to. Never rely solely on the size label when buying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference. Compare these measurements with the actual dimensions of the jersey — if you want the exact dimensions of this item, do not hesitate to contact us directly via the store. Two minutes of measuring is better than a disappointing return on a piece that will not be easily found again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2007-08 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a very specific pivotal period in the club's history: the season immediately following a Bundesliga title, with entry into the Champions League and a squad at the peak of its form. \u003cstrong\u003eLong-sleeved jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are inherently rarer than their short-sleeved counterparts — clubs order fewer, players wear fewer, so the examples circulating on the secondary market are significantly scarcer. Add to that the 2007-08 era, which corresponds to the golden age of German Puma design, and you have a rare combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eNot many in this condition are still circulating freely. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Stuttgart jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this precise season, in a long-sleeved version, with the period EnBW sponsor and the Puma brand — this is the kind of piece that disappears from the radar and only rarely reappears in collections that become available. The 7\/10 condition is perfectly honest for a worn piece: it will still be worn, still displayed, and will tell the story it has lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/VFB_Stuttgart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're a fan of the Bundesliga, German football from the 2000s, or simply beautiful \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e with a real story behind them — this jersey is for you. It's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009534120211,"sku":"369552","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-VFB-STUTTGART-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XL-369552_1.jpg?v=1775382926","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}